INGREDIENTS
4 Meyer lemons (or two regular lemons)
ice water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups of water
INSTRUCTIONS
Thinly sliced lemons and remove any seeds. You should have about 24 thin slices, give or take.
Prepare a medium-size bowl with ice and water.
Bring a pot of water to boil, add lemon slices and boil for one minute. remove slices from boiling water and plunge into ice water for a couple of minutes until cool, then drain.
In a medium-size skillet bring sugar and water to a simmer, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
Add lemon slices in a single layer and simmer for about an hour, until rinds are translucent.
Remove lemon slices and cool on wire rack.
NOTES
Use candied lemon slices to garnish cakes and other baked goods.
Candied lemon slices may be kept refrigerated up to one month in a sealed, airtight container.
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